Psychology Scholarship

The Department of Psychology is offering four scholarships for Academic Year 2026–2027.

Application deadlines begin April 8, 2026

  • April 8, 2026 (Hartman, Lucchese, and Dalton); May 1, 2026 (Liana Sherrine Day-Williams Fellowship)

All scholarships are administered through Academic Works. To apply:

  1. Log in to the scholarship website using your SFSU ID.
     
  2. Complete the General Application. This step is required before applying for departmental scholarships.
     
  3. After completing the General Application, you will see scholarships recommended for you based on your eligibility.
     
  4. Apply for ALL Psychology scholarship for which you qualify.

Awards will be applied to Fall 2026 enrollment.

NEW: Julie Ann Dalton Memorial Scholarship

(Application opening Early March 2026)

  • Supporting undergraduate and graduate students in the Psychology Department.
  • At least part-time enrollment (6 units undergraduate / 4 units graduate)
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
  • Students must demonstrate a commitment to a clinical career addressing teenage mental health, domestic violence, and/or family systems
  • Award: 10 × $5,000

To Apply: Applications are submitted through Academic Works. Log in using your SFSU ID, complete the General Application, and then apply for the Julie Ann Dalton Memorial Scholarship if it appears in your recommended opportunities.

All eligibility criteria, required materials, and the essay prompt are available within Academic Works.

Liana Sherrine Day-Williams Fellowship

  • Supporting Clinical Psychology Master’s students entering their second year with practicum goals related to domestic violence
  • At least part-time enrollment (minimum 4 units)
  • Minimum GPA: 3.3
  • Students must have a practicum with goals relating to the field of domestic violence
  • To apply: Complete 500-word practicum statement addressing domestic violence; upload a resume and transcript.
  • Award: 1 × $2,200

Irvin W. and Velma C. Hartman Family Scholarship Fund honoring Susan Hartman Taylor

  • Supporting undergraduate students in the Psychology Department.
  • At least part-time enrollment (minimum 6 units)
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
  • Preference for students who plan to pursue a career in Psychology.
  • To apply: Complete essay (1000 words max) and upload transcript.
  • Award: 2 × $3,000

Gary A. Lucchese Scholarship in Psychology

  • Supporting undergraduate and graduate students in the Psychology Department.
  • At least part-time enrollment (6 units undergraduate / 4 units graduate)
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
  • Applicants must describe financial need
  • To apply: Complete essay (500 words max) describing financial need and upload transcript.
  • Award: 2 × $1,500